Once upon a time, in a metropolis not far away, a soon-to-be-bride was anything but blushing. Frustrated by the unimaginative wedding option her city had to offer, she wondered if her childhood dreams of saying “I Do” barefoot on the beach was possible.
Puerto Rico has been a favored site for destination weddings for years. Our Caribbean island paradise is ideal for couples who do not want a conventional wedding but want something unique.
Puerto Rico is a short flight away, boast year around summer climate, widespread use of the English language, same US currency, and -best of all- no passport required, if you are a US citizen.
From exquisite beaches to historic 500 years old Cathedrals and churches to tropical rainforest to romantic haciendas, the island variety of landscapes, provides the perfect place to promise eternal love.
Old San Juan is virtual time capsule that exude Old-World charm and romance. For example, El Convento, a 17th century convent and architectural landmark that has been carefully restored, is one of the most popular venues. El Convento is across one of the America’s oldest Cathedral, the historical Old San Juan Cathedral.
If you head south you will find Ponce, “La Ciudad Señorial”, with its european victorian flair and the world famous “Castillo Serralles” and Ponce Cathedral.
If you want to stay in the metro area but have a beach wedding you have the fabulous San Juan Ritz-Carlton. Or you can venture toward Puerto Rico west coast where you have beautiful sunset bathed weddings at either Rincon Beach Resort or Rincon of the Sea Resort.
But if you want something even more exotic, you can venture to Vieques where you will find incredible pristine beaches at the Martineau Bay Resort.
Whatever your island wedding fantasy, it can come true in Puerto Rico.